Koster

Koster Meaning & Origin

About Koster
The surname Koster is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "koster," meaning "sexton" or "churchwarden." A sexton was responsible for the maintenance of a church, its grounds, and the ringing of the bells. The name Koster was often given to individuals who held this position or were associated with the church in some way. Over time, the surname Koster has spread beyond the Netherlands and can be found in various parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Koster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Koster: 6,580
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,293
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Koster is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koster in Braille

Here's how to represent Koster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Koster in braille

How to sign the name Koster using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Koster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Koster in sign language

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